Michelle M Hamilton

Michelle M Hamilton is a Professor in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese Studies at the University of Minnesota (UMN). She is affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary programs, including Medieval Studies (Director), Religious Studies, Early Modern History, and Jewish Studies. Her research focuses on cultural interactions in Medieval Iberia, Hebrew and Arabic cultures of Europe, and the legacy of the Medieval Mediterranean.

• Education: PhD (2001) and MA (1995-1993) from the University of California system
• Key research areas: Medieval Iberia, Religious Studies, Sephardic Traditions, Manuscript Studies

Her recent publications analyze themes like prophecy in medieval texts and cross-cultural narratives. She actively participates in academic conferences and hosts international scholars, demonstrating her leadership in medieval studies.